Didn't you read the title? (Or the article for that matter.)
The author was comparing the Hedonistic Left with their new religion; Global Warming & Environmentalism.
The Author hit a grand slam out of the park! He nailed it right on the money.
Either that, or take a reading comprehension course, it would surely help.
...I'm sure he can read just fine...he just wanted to get in a free lick at Catholics...not an unpopular pastime on this forum...